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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2002
Page
6
The forecast calls for a 30 percent rain chance this evening with low temperatures in the mid 30s and north winds 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the lower 40s. For more weather, see Page 10.
Vicky McCurdy of Ottawa was crowned Mrs Kansas International 2002 in Garden City. The ceremony featured an aerobic wear category and a stage with a faux Italian portico as contestants prepared for the August pageant in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. McCurdy advocates family stability and domestic violence awareness while promoting job opportunities for stay at home parents. First runner up was Tami Schwindt of Garden City. other contestants included Mrs Finney County Linda Miller and Mrs Hutchinson Cynthia Killgore.
Ottawa City Commission agreed to place a $3.22 million general obligation bond proposal on the Wednesday 9:30 a.m. meeting agenda to fund a police and municipal court center and refinance three existing bond issues to save on rates. The plan includes funds for recreation, auditorium, park and road projects. refinancing is contingent on favorable rates.
Eloy Quintana and his wife Virginia prepared the garden behind their home at 932 N. Cherry for potato planting on St. Patrick's Day. They finally received seed potatoes on Monday and planted them with onions in the same row that same afternoon.
Ottawa City Commission extends contract with concrete contractor Jack Thompson for a second year in the sidewalk program. The extension with a 3 percent price increase sets standard sidewalk cost at 20.02 per running foot plus extra for driveways or ramps, with city sharing costs 75-25 for repairs and 50-50 for new sidewalks. 71 property owners have signed up this year, with about 195000 dollars city share, while a waiting list may absorb leftover funds. The panel also will review a complaint from George Ledom about corner sidewalk repair costs.
Three Baldwin police officers filed a notice to sue for 300000 each, alleging constitutional rights violations after suspensions tied to the Triple I system. The city attorney says the department followed policies, and the council held grievancy hearings. The officers claim a taped mayoral conversation was included in the notice. Mayor Hayes calls the taping embarrassing and inappropriate.
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